Community Forests reduce wildfire hazard – featuring the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest

McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest (MLMCF) and the District of Mackenzie co-chair the Mackenzie Wildfire Advisory Committee (MWAC) which brings together key local organizations to prioritize and streamline wildfire related efforts within the Mackenzie area. The MWAC has had a significant impact on wildfire hazard reduction in the area by accelerating fuel treatment projects, including fuel mitigation along 25km of Highway 39, the only paved emergency evacuation route from Mackenzie. The MWAC continues to host public engagement events, where they start conversations around fuel reduction efforts, FireSmart strategies, and emergency preparedness in the community.

Read more about the benefits of community forests in the 2019 Indicators Report.